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Cauliflower Parmesan
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Cauliflower Parmesan

A cheesy, crunchy cauliflower quinoa cake topped with pomodoro sauce.
Course Entrees
Keyword vegetarian
Servings 6
Calories 290kcal

Ingredients

Cauliflower-Quinoa Cakes

Pomodoro Sauce

Instructions

Cauliflower-Quinoa Cakes

  • Cook cauliflower: In a pot with a steamer basket, steam cauliflower until very tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly.
  • Cook quinoa: In a stockpot over high heat, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Stir. Return to boil. Reduce heat. Cover. Simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • In mixer bowl with paddle attachment, place steamed cauliflower, 1 cup cooked quinoa, mozzarella, first amount of panko bread crumbs, and egg whites. Mix on medium speed until cauliflower is coarsely mashed and mixture is well blended, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • On parchment-lined sheet pan coated with cooking spray, portion cauliflower mixture (about 1/2 cup for each cake) 2" apart.
  • Gently press each portion to form a 3 1/2" cake.
  • Combine second amount of Parmesan and second amount of panko bread crumbs. Toss to mix. Top each cake with 1 tablespoon Parmesan-panko mixture.
  • Bake until internal temperature reaches 160 F, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from parchment-lined pan.
  • To serve: Top 2 Cauliflower-Quinoa Cakes cake with 1/3 cup of hot Pomodoro Sauce.

Pomodoro Sauce

  • In saute pan or pot over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add garlic. Saute until aromatic, 30 seconds.
  • Add marinara or spaghetti sauce and water. Mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in Roasted Grape Tomatoes. Heat through. At the time of service, stir in basil.

Notes

Roasted Grape Tomatoes: Toss 10 oz. fresh grape tomatoes with 2 teaspoons olive oil on a sheet pan. Roast in a preheated oven (375 F) until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 410mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g